Polyurethane Coated Nylon Packcloth Fabric from China
This lightweight nylon fabric (90 gsm) is coated with polyurethane on one side, resulting in over 60% plastic by weight, used for backpacks and outdoor gear. It falls under HTS 5903.20.15.00 as a man-made fiber textile fabric with visible PU coating meeting note 9 to section XI for specified performance fabrics. The coating is clearly visible to the naked eye and exceeds the plastic weight threshold.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify plastic content exceeds 60% via lab testing for accurate classification; ensure coating visibility test per chapter notes
• Obtain supplier specs confirming note 9 section XI applicability to avoid reclassification